Best Sunday Stories Podcasts (2024)

John Silvester is one of Australia's best known crime reporters. He writes the Naked City column at The Age and hosts a podcast of the same name.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Women in Flight 13:47

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From a record-breaking wing-suit jump to hot air balloons in Myanmar and a young jet pilot, author Kathy Mexted tells the stories of Australian women who have taken to the skies in all sorts of different ways.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Rapa Nui ecocide theory debunked by DNA 10:49

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The long-held theory that the inhabitants of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) committed 'ecological suicide' has been debunked through genetic testing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Discovered: An original copy of the United States Constitution 14:08

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A rare copy of the United States Constitution has been found in the U.S. An original ratification copy of the document from 237 years ago was discovered at a property in North Carolina by antiques appraiser, Ken Farmer.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Gates of Gaza 23:28

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Israeli journalist Amir Tibon tells the story of his family’s survival from the October 7 attack by Hamas on their community bordering Gaza, and of the deep public anger with the Netanyahu government over the failure to bring all the hostages home.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tweet of the week - Australasian grass owl 1:30

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Can you guess this week's tweeter?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Year That Made Me: Louise Sauvage, 2000 19:14

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Louise Sauvage grew up in Western Australia and went on to be a nine-time Paralympic gold medallist. She was one of the first full time athletes for wheelchair racing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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One of the best new libraries in the world 8:47

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Australian architects FJC Studio are shortlisted for a prestigious international award for their design of a new public library in Sydney. FJC Studio specialise in the design of public libraries, big and small.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The history of Australia's prison newspapers 10:49

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Australia has a long and varied history of prison newspapers dating by to 1912 when The Compendium was established.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Shell Game: an AI experiment 16:57

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Tech journalist Evan Ratliff creates an AI voice replica to use in everyday life.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sport 'trial of the century' is underway 11:19

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One of England’s oldest football clubs, current champions Manchester City are facing more than a hundred charges for breaching Premier League financial regulations, in a behind-closed-doors inquiry. At worst they could be expelled from the Premier League.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Major election to decide next president of Sri Lanka 13:25

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Counting is underway in Sri Lanka and results are expected on Sunday to decide who will take over the as the next president.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tweet of the week - Princess Parrot

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This week's mystery caller is one of Australia's most elusive birds – the Princess Parrot.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Year That Made Me: Samah Sabawi, 1967 19:51

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Samah Sabawi was the last member of her family to be born in Palestine. Days after her birth her father was exiled from the country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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First Nations History Award 9:46

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Gundungurra traditional owner Kazan Brown has won the 2024 History Council of NSW, First Nations History Award for her submission opposing the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall. The judges said Kazan went deep into her family history and demonstrated her family’s unbroken connection with the Burragorang Valley in the Blue Mountains, mobilising arc…

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They cloned and sold our voices! 16:14

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American voice over artists Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage were shocked to discover that their voices had been cloned and sold by an A.I. business without their knowledge and consent.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New Kennedy assassination footage discovered 6:50

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The new footage will feature in an upcoming documentary about the secret service agent Clint Hill, who shielded the first couple en route to Parkland Memorial Hospital.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The battle for semiconductor manufacturing dominance 12:06

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China, the U.S. and Japan are all striving to rival the dominance of Taiwan and South Korea in one of the most critical industries of the 21st century.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Gaza and the new polio threat 16:49

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How did the virus re-emerge 25 years after it was last seen in Gaza?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What’s behind the global deterioration of democracy? 12:51

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Amid the 2024 super-cycle election year, there’s a global trend of dissatisfaction with elections.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tweet of the Week 1:23

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This week's mystery caller is found in diverse habitats across the south of Australia – the Grey Currawong.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Year that Made Me: Philip Thompson, 2009 22:21

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Inspiring individuals talk about a pivotal moment in their personal histories. This week, Phillip Thompson, Shadow Minister for Defence and Defence Personnel talks about an IED explosion that nearly killed him in Afghanistan in 2009.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The price of gold is driving a prospecting resurgence 7:19

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With the price of gold surging, interest in searching for nuggets and gold tourism has grown, helped by a series of prospecting shows on televisionBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When Hollywood and Washington collide: celebrities and US politics 17:03

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The United States has a long history of association between politicians and celebrities of all kinds, including many instances of celebrities becoming politicians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sunday Stories Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sunday Stories @ Six

Fatema Jaffer

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Orphan Sunday Stories of Impact

Christian Alliance for Orphans

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Sunday Extra - Separate stories podcast

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Sunday Night Stories's Podcast

Sunday Night Stories

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Stories With a Sunday Roast

Linda Bonney

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Croak of the Month 1:07

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The Year That Made Me: John Silvester, 1978 20:57

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Women in Flight 13:47

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Rapa Nui ecocide theory debunked by DNA 10:49

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Discovered: An original copy of the United States Constitution 14:08

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The Gates of Gaza 23:28

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Tweet of the week - Australasian grass owl 1:30

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The Year That Made Me: Louise Sauvage, 2000 19:14

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One of the best new libraries in the world 8:47

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The history of Australia's prison newspapers 10:49

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The Shell Game: an AI experiment 16:57

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Sport 'trial of the century' is underway 11:19

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Major election to decide next president of Sri Lanka 13:25

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Tweet of the week - Princess Parrot

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The Year That Made Me: Samah Sabawi, 1967 19:51

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First Nations History Award 9:46

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They cloned and sold our voices! 16:14

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New Kennedy assassination footage discovered 6:50

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The battle for semiconductor manufacturing dominance 12:06

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Gaza and the new polio threat 16:49

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What’s behind the global deterioration of democracy? 12:51

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Tweet of the Week 1:23

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The Year that Made Me: Philip Thompson, 2009 22:21

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The price of gold is driving a prospecting resurgence 7:19

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When Hollywood and Washington collide: celebrities and US politics 17:03

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